337 SOCIAL WORK COURSES SOCLWK SoclWk SS1010. Introduction to Generalist Social Work (3) A generalist introduction to the relationships between social systems (individuals, groups, and communities) and the social welfare networks which impact them, including the role of the social work profession. Open to all Weber State University students. SoclWk 2100. Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3) This is the first course in the Human Behavior and the Social Environment sequence. It identifies the relationships between human developmental stages (from conception to death) and the problems associated with environmental interactions. Systems and theory are examined in the biological, psychological, and sociological arenas. Prerequisite: SoclWk SS1010. (It is suggested that LS1020 be taken before or concurrently with SoclWk 2100.) SoclWk DV2200. Issues in Diversity (3) A study of diversity among individuals, groups, communities, and of issues social workers will need to understand when interfacing with diverse populations. SoclWk 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized for these elective courses will appear on the student transcript. SoclWk 3100. Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (2) This second course in the Human Behavior and the Social Environment sequence is designed to present basic principles and fundamental concepts necessary for acquiring and organizing knowledge for practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities and on the interaction among these systems. Prerequisites: SoclWk 1010, 2100 and formal admittance to the Social Work Program. SoclWk 3200. Child and Family Welfare (2) A historical and contemporary examination of child and family welfare issues, and social work intervention strategies. Prerequisite: SoclWk SS 1010. SoclWk 3500. Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development and Service (3) The history, mission, philosophy and human service aspects used in the development of social work/gerontology as a profession will be covered. Examples of social, public and social welfare policy will be identified and studied. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, professional organizations, and membership organizations will assist in review of lobby, funding and implementation practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Prerequisite: SoclWk SS1010 or Geront SSI010. (SoclWk/ Geront 3500 must be completed before entering Field Practice). SoclWk SI3700. Social Work Research (3) Social work research and its relationship to social work theory and practice. The class will include content on qualitative, quantitative and single system research methodologies; analysis of data, including statistical procedures; systematic evaluation of practice; analysis and evaluation of theoretical bases, research questions, methodologies, statistical procedures, and conclusions of research reports; and relevant technological advances. The course will also identify how the research curriculum contributes to the student's use of scientific knowledge for practice. Prerequisite: SoclWk SSI010. (Must be completed before entering SoclWk 4861.) Recommended prerequisite: completion of social statistics class. SoclWk 3900. Social Work Methods, Values, and Ethics (3) An ecological system and generalist approach to social work practice methods. Content is germane to various systems and subsystems typically implicated in problems encountered by social workers. A study of values and ethics will assist the social worker to understand the proprieties of professional practice. Prerequisites: SoclWk SS1010, 2100, 2200 and formal admittance to the social work program. SoclWk 3910. Social Work Practice I (3) An intensive knowledge-based generalist course concentrating on micro social work intervention skills combining lecture and hands- on experiences. Prerequisite: SoclWk 3900. SoclWk 3920. Social Work Practice II (3) A generalist course directed at understanding and demonstrating the principles, concepts and techniques of planned change in mezzo settings including families and small groups. Prerequisite: SoclWk 3910. (Must be taken concurrently with SoclWk 3930 and 4860.) SoclWk 3930. Social Work Practice III (3) A generalist course designed to illustrate the principles, concepts and techniques of planned change in macro settings including institutions, organizations, and communities. (Must be taken concurrently with SoclWk 3920.) SoclWk 4150. DSM IV-R (3) This elective course is designed to familiarize the social work student with the diagnostic Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM IV-R classification). The DSM IV-R provides the practitioner with a systematic diagnostic tool for practice and research. SoclWk 4250. Medical Social Work (3) This elective course explores the process and dynamics of the provision of social work services within the medical service delivery system. SoclWk 4500. Interventions for Populations at Risk (3) A course designed to study populations at risk with an emphasis on women and people of color. Interventions to alleviate conditions of human suffering are stressed. Prerequisite: SoclWk 3910. SoclWk 4600. Social Work in Special Settings (2-4) This elective course is designed to accommodate special topic areas in Social Work practice. (Maximum hours toward graduation 4.) SoclWk 4800. Projects and Research (13) This elective course allows for supervised projects and primary research in various areas of social work. Limited to senior students. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair and instructor. SoclWk 4810. Experimental Courses (2-3) This elective course is designed to accommodate new courses under an experimental format. SoclWk 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) This elective course is an individual readings for seniors who are majoring in social work for a maximum of 3 credit hours, permission must be obtained from the instructor. Students are required to complete a minimum of 1000 pages of selected readings per class hour requested for credit. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK-- GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus WEBER STATE UNIV 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y